Language and Culture – Page 3 – The Unknown Srivaishnava

I know no English , but I can quote Shakespeare …

I know my distant ancestors spoke Sanskrit … Today , I can’t converse in the same language as theirs . I can read and write Sanskrit but ever since in this country it became “dead language” , being able to speak Sanskrit fluently has become a rare curiosity if not anachronism amongst common people andContinue reading “I know no English , but I can quote Shakespeare …”

Stay young and alive by writing …. says ancient Egyptian wisdom!

I am so glad a distant friend of mine emailed me this forwarded article ! It’s a fascinating piece coming out of ancient Egypt! It’s so full of profound and wise worldly observations all rolled subtly into it in subtle undertones … it says much about history, war, psycho-therapy, philosophy and , yes, sexual ethicsContinue reading “Stay young and alive by writing …. says ancient Egyptian wisdom!”

The Dark side of Dravidianism

In my humble opinion, Dravidian culture can be very proud of its wholesome and healthy worldview. But Dravidianism has 2 sides. One side has rich and ancient heritage in Tamizh… I.e. of great literature, fantastic art, beautiful music, colourful customs and traditions, and the large-hearted cosmopolitanism of a truly open society. There is however anotherContinue reading “The Dark side of Dravidianism”

The roots of Xenophobia are psycho-biological not cultural

In today’s world we see increasingly peoples of different countries hurl the word “xenophobic” as a term of abuse against each other. Xenophobia is regarded as a cultural trait. Is it ? The dictionary defines Xenophobia as “fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign.” Wherefrom does suchContinue reading “The roots of Xenophobia are psycho-biological not cultural”

“The Nondescript God” now available globally on Amazon ! Get your copy now ! Click on the below link in your country !

“THE NONDESCRIPT GOD” : my newly published book (Blue Rose Publishers) is now available online for sale all across India on Amazon , BlueRose Store and Flipkart.

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TWO FRIENDS TALK ABOUT THE “HIJAB CONTROVERSY” and the STATE OF THE UNION OF INDIA

Below is a transcript of a WhatsApp conversation this morning that a very dear friend of mine and I had on the ongoing raging national debate on Hijab which has grabbed the headlines of every newspaper we read and every TV news channel we watch. THE FRIEND: Good morning! Any views on the nonsensical butContinue reading “TWO FRIENDS TALK ABOUT THE “HIJAB CONTROVERSY” and the STATE OF THE UNION OF INDIA”

January 10, 2022: Omicron Lockdown back in Chennai city … My diary noting: “guru”, “kulam” and “vaasam”

I woke this morning, drew back the curtains of my living room and peered through the window to catch a glimpse of the first rays of sunlight on a new day after dawn …. And instead of bright sunshine, I was saddened to behold a sight that seemed to me grim, darkening clouds signalling graveContinue reading “January 10, 2022: Omicron Lockdown back in Chennai city … My diary noting: “guru”, “kulam” and “vaasam””

“BUY THIS BOOK TODAY! You will surely end up celebrating it! “THE UNUSUAL ESSAYS OF AN UNKNOWN SRI VAISHNAVA” – 3rd Edition Dec’2021

JUST OUT on AMAZON & BARNES & NOBLE THE BRAND NEW 3rd EDITION (December 2021) OF THE “Unusual Essays of an Unknown Sri Vaishnava”!! Buy a copy to read … buy another to gift to any dear ones to you in the New Year 2022! About the Book This book is less aboutContinue reading ““BUY THIS BOOK TODAY! You will surely end up celebrating it! “THE UNUSUAL ESSAYS OF AN UNKNOWN SRI VAISHNAVA” – 3rd Edition Dec’2021”

Words of Wisdom from Srimadh Azhagiyasingar, the 44th Pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt

On “Forbearance and Patience” (Translated into English from His Tamizh discourses -“arul mozhigal”) by Sudarshan Madabushi (An edited version of this blogpost was published in the July 2021 issue of “VAINAVAN KURAL” (Voice of Vaishnavas), a monthly magazine published from Chennai, INDIA) “kshamaa shasthram karey yasya durjana: kim karishyathi I athruNE patito vanhi: svayamevopashaamyathi II”Continue reading “Words of Wisdom from Srimadh Azhagiyasingar, the 44th Pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt”